The Cairo Citadel 기업 아이덴티티 by Rana Galal

The Cairo Citadel 기업 아이덴티티 by Rana Galal is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2021 A' Design Award 철상 in 그래픽, 일러스트레이션 및 시각 커뮤니케이션 디자인 Competition Category.

철그래픽· 2021

The Cairo Citadel 기업 아이덴티티

by Rana Galal

Client: Rana Galal

A' Design Award 철상 Winner in 그래픽 Category

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The Design

About The Cairo Citadel 기업 아이덴티티

카이로 성채(Cairo Citadel)는 이집트의 역사적 유적지를 위해 제작된 기업 아이덴티티입니다. 이 아이덴티티는 대비(contrast)라는 주제를 바탕으로 구축되었으며, 이는 '대비의 도시(City of Contrast)'라는 슬로건에 반영되어 있습니다. 검정과 흰색이 주요 색상으로 사용되었고, 보조 색상은 성채 내부에서 일어난 역사적 사건을 상징합니다. 이중 언어로 구성된 로고는 블록 형태로 설정되어 있으며, 서로 마주 보도록 배치된 두 개의 직사각형으로 분리될 수 있어 문화적 변화를 암시합니다. 단순한 기하학적 형태를 지닌 헬베티카 노이에(Helvetica Neue)가 메인 서체로 선정되었습니다. 이후 동일한 콘셉트를 적용한 사인 시스템이 개발되었습니다.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award 철상

The Cairo Citadel 기업 아이덴티티, 이 작품은 A' Design Award 철상 수상작으로, 잘 디자인된 창작물에 기대되는 전문적·산업적 요건을 충족하는 좋은 디자인에 수여되는 권위 있는 인정입니다. 철상 수상작은 창작자의 뛰어난 기술, 높은 전문성, 전문가다운 이해, 창의적 역량을 보여 줍니다. The Cairo Citadel 기업 아이덴티티, 이 작품은 높이 평가받고 감탄과 사랑을 받는 창작물로서 실용적이고 혁신적일 것으로 기대됩니다. 이 철상 수상 디자인은 업계 모범 사례를 통합하며 노하우와 재능으로 연결된 유능한 기술적 특성을 갖추고 있습니다. The Cairo Citadel 기업 아이덴티티, 이 작품은 철저함으로 존중받으며 삶의 질을 개선하여 세상을 더 나은 곳으로 만들도록 디자인되었습니다.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.

Unique Properties: The Cairo Citadel is the small version of Cairo. And while supporting the use of Arabian design patterns as inspiration. The logo was created in a block form that can be splitter into two rectangles that are always located opposite of each other to represent the changes happening in the culture and place in a n abstract way. Black and white are the primary colors they reflect the brand's slogan which is the City Of Contrast. The secondary color was inspired by the blood created in the Massacre event happened inside the citadel. Lately an experimental sign system was developed with the same concept.
Dimensions & Packaging: The ratio of the logo is 2 squares to 5 squares. Helvetica New was chosen as the main typeface as it is a simple and very modern font. Also, it is somehow geometrical. The curves and angles of the font are similar to the logo type and this creates consistency and harmony.
Tags: Logo, Branding, Signage system, Typography, Visual Identity
Production Technology: Exploring different visual languages to develop a brand identity, logo design and signage system that is inspired from the Egyptian culture and local citizens.
Design Challenge: Showing the soul of the history and comparing it with the modern life was challenging enough. As I was filling the gaps between the present and the past. To bring that history into today's world, needed a deep research into all common aspects. At the research showed that the contrast happening within the culture, gives it its identity, power and balance look and feel in order to make it visually simple and unique. Effort and time helped into completing the puzzle and barring the complexity of the history within the turn up of simple and modern design. This place was the heart of a challengeable creative research.
Research: My research process mainly depends on the related designs within the culture and comparing between the old and modern Egyptian's lifestyle. The goal challenge was to shed the light on the importance of the Citadel that is full of heritage by giving it a powerful and fresh identity that reflects the culture and enhance a person's visit experience. My research journey for this project had to begin with spending a lot of time with the local and international visitors of the Citadel. I also invested many hours visiting and studying the brand's atmosphere, different religions, Islamic designs and guides. People who dedicated their lives to share the history and knowledge. They were the key of this project, as they opened my mind to new doors and visions. They taught me how to explore more by myself also I became a Tour guide assistant at the Cairo Citadel for a day. I took a deep dive into art, communications, history, literature and design. And at the end of this exhausting and exciting journey, I started sketching and building a clear and strong brand.
Inspiration: The Cairo Citadel was the seat of government in Egypt and residence of its rulers for 700 years, From the 13th to the 19th centuries. Developing a visual identity created a huge challenge; to represent the contrast existing inside and outside the place and reflecting it in a fresh and modern look. The exploration and research process led to a rich identity inspired by the citadel's atmosphere and usage. I designed a bilingual logo mark to fit all my target groups and presents it in an opposite way by combining curvy with edgy letter forms and placing them in an opposite layout.
Project Duration: 2019 German University in Cairo, 3 months During the bachelor in Graphic Design Degree.
Operation Flow: It produces a unique experience, where is also make people see the place in a new perspective through a simple and modern corporate identity.
Patents: Copyrights: Rebranding the Cairo Citadel, the city of contrast: Rana Galal
Team Members: none.